Sopa Fácil de Frijoles Carita (Vegana)

Ingredientes

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 small brown onion (peeled and finely chopped)
• 1 stick celery (thinly sliced)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (peeled and crushed)
• 1 heaped tsp chipotle paste
• 1 400ml (14 oz) tin (can) coconut milk (not the drinking variety) (I use light)
• 1 vegetable stock cube (crushed)
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1 400 g (14 oz) tin (can) black-eyed beans (235g drained weight) (rinsed and drained)
• salt and pepper

Preparación

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and add the finely chopped onion and celery. Cook over a low heat for five minutes or so, stirring every now and again, until soft and translucent.

2. 2

   Add the diced red pepper, crushed garlic and dried thyme and cook for a couple more minutes.

3. 3

   Add the chipotle paste, coconut milk, stock cube and black-eyed beans. Bring up to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring every now and again, until everything is heated through and the vegetables have softened.

4. 4

   Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with bread or toast.